Tripod

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Rob

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Hi all

Are there any budding metal workers out there who have made tripods for suspending stuff over fires?

More for the group gathering type application. Something funky with a shortening mechanism on the chain.

When I came across one in the past for sale, it was the last they had and I didn't need one then :wink:

All info appreciated.

Rob
 

Tony

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The chances are that you could go and get one made for about £15-20. Just take some drawings into a metal worker/engineers and they should be able to sort it out for you. Gary will probably know more about sizes etc
 

martin

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Sep 24, 2003
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I made one with 3 steel rods, just interlock the ends by bending rings. Then use a length of chain and a couple of hooks as a pot hanger. I got everything from B&G so materials are easily available. :-D
 

sargey

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it might be worth checking yellow pages or similar for blacksmiths, anyone who does wrought ironwork should have no problem at all.

cheers, and.
 

Gary

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The one I use and the ones woodlore and woodsmoke use all come from Moselkattan (or however they spell it)

Check them out.
 

Gary

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Your welcome and if it turns out ok let me know I could use a second one too.

In fact your smithy might be able to do a roaring trade on here!
 

alick

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Aug 29, 2003
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Saw an advert in a mail order catalogue for a fancy tripod barbecue. Cost £100 plus ! That started me thinking about these. For the tripod, the hard aluminium tube used to fix your household aerial on could be good. Strong, no rust etc. Three 5-6 foot lengths at £8 each (ish) from B&Q.
Cheers, Alick
 

Roving Rich

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Oct 13, 2003
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Got a friend called Smithy funnily enough, who makes Tripods and kettle irons, trivets etc whatever you want really. Problem is he lives in a Gypsy caravan with his partner and son and was last seen in the west country...
I'll try and get a mobile number. These are the real McCoy, none of yer Swedish import stuff ! Made by a man who cooks everyday on an open fire.
Cheers
Rich
 

Chopper

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Is the link for Bear claw bushcraft correct?
All I keep getting is an error message when I click on it.
 

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